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Lot 32A rare Hardy Perfect 2 ¾" wide drummed trout fly reel, ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped open oval and straight line logos, light wear from normal use, circa 1900 (see illustration)

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Lot closed - Winning bid:£810 (14 bids)
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
  • A rare Hardy Perfect 2 ¾" wide drummed trout fly reel, ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped op
  • A rare Hardy Perfect 2 ¾" wide drummed trout fly reel, ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped op - 2
  • A rare Hardy Perfect 2 ¾" wide drummed trout fly reel, ivorine handle, brass foot, strapped rim tension screw and early calliper spring check mechanism, slightly dished drum with four rim cusps and milled nickel silver locking screw, faceplate stamped op - 3